Rhodolaena bakeriana
| Rhodolaena bakeriana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Rhodolaena |
| Species: | R. bakeriana |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhodolaena bakeriana Baill.[1] | |
Rhodolaena bakeriana is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Description
Rhodolaena bakeriana grows as a medium sized tree. Its twigs are hairy. It has small to medium leaves, obovate, elliptic or oblong in shape. The inflorescences have one or two flowers on a long stem. Individual flowers are very large with five sepals and five purple-red petals, measuring up 5 centimetres (2 in) long. The fruits are medium-sized and woody.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Rhodolaena bakeriana is only found in the central to north central regions of Analamanga, Sava, Haute Matsiatra and Alaotra-Mangoro.[1] Its habitat is humid to subhumid evergreen forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude.[2]
Threats
Rhodolaena bakeriana is threatened by timber exploitation. Its future population decline due to habitat loss is predicted at 50% to 80%. Some subpopulations of the trees are in protected areas. The preliminary status of the species is Vulnerable.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Rhodolaena bakeriana". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 24 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.
- 1 2 3 Birkinshaw, Chris; Andrianjafy, Mamisoa; Edmond, Roger; Hong-Wa, Cynthia; Rajeriarison, Charlotte; Schatz, George (July 2004). "Red Lists for Malagasy Plants. V: Rhodolaena (Sarcolaenaceae)" (PDF). Missouri Botanical Garden. pp. 11–12. Retrieved 24 Oct 2016.